Savoie Arbitration obtains apparent first ever document production in ICSID annulment proceedings for Peteris Pildegovics and North Star in case against Norway.
We are proud to represent the Claimants in a landmark development in the case of Peteris Pildegovics and SIA North Star v. Kingdom of Norway (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/11). For apparently the first time since ICSID’s inception in 1965, an ad hoc committee has granted document production in an annulment proceeding.
According to Investment Arbitration Reporter (IAReporter), this decision is particularly noteworthy, reflecting the Committee’s nuanced and principled approach to balancing the traditionally narrow scope of ICSID annulment with the need for procedural fairness. The Committee emphasized that “annulment is not an appeal,” yet found that the Claimants had identified sufficiently exceptional circumstances justifying disclosure, particularly regarding potential conflicts of interest and Norway’s engagement with external counsel.
This procedural order may reshape how future ICSID annulment proceedings approach evidentiary matters. Historically, annulment has focused strictly on procedural irregularities. The Committee’s openness to document production marks a potential shift toward greater procedural transparency and due process in ICSID’s post-award review mechanisms.
Savoie Arbitration, together with Professor Mads Andenas KC, is honored to be advancing this significant case and proud to contribute to the development of international arbitration practice.
– 2025.04.07